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Summer Arts Festival Events
Multiple DatesWed, 12 FebPōhara Hall12 Feb 2025, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmPōhara Hall, 870 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara 7183, New ZealandDramaLAB present a hilarious, dynamic and vibrant festival journey, full of rhythm, song, movement and dance, where no one escapes a look into the mirror of life | 8 Shows | Rating 16+
Fri, 14 FebCollingwood Beach14 Feb 2025, 8:00 am – 23 Feb 2025, 7:30 pmCollingwood Beach, Collingwood 7073, New ZealandThis 'Aeolian Harp' is designed to react to natural forces providing a special window through which the ever changing and exquisite beauty of natural forces can be observed.
Fri, 14 FebArt Vault Tākaka14 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 18 Mar 2025, 4:30 pmArt Vault Tākaka, 57 Commercial Street, Golden bay, Tākaka 7110, New ZealandThis innovative project showcases the collective efforts of our community, highlighting the significance of individual contributions to environmental sustainability.
Fri, 14 FebArt Vault Tākaka14 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 18 Mar 2025, 2:00 pmArt Vault Tākaka, 57 Commercial Street, Golden bay, Tākaka 7110, New Zealand"At The Edges" is the culmination of several stand-alone ceramic sculptural works, paintings and drawings in series. It includes an interactive installation and an audio collection of people’s responses to the previously exhibited artwork “My heart knows who you are”.
Sat, 15 FebSilverfinch Studio Tākaka15 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSilverfinch Studio Tākaka, 251 McCallum Road, Tākaka 7183, New ZealandThis workshop is a hands on session, learning slab techniques and collecting botanically from the land to create imprints onto platters of your own making.
Multiple DatesSun, 16 FebParapara, Golden Bay16 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmParapara, Golden Bay, 1552 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Parapara 7182, New ZealandRelax and unwind in a tranquil nature setting near Milnthorpe as live, improvised piano music on a Steinway grand piano takes you on a soothing journey.
Multiple DatesSun, 16 FebTākaka16 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:30 pmTākaka, Tākaka, New ZealandJoin local art enthusiast James Alker for a day long tour of local artist studios, galleries and places of cultural significance in the Golden Bay region.
Sun, 16 FebPōhara Hall16 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pmPōhara Hall, 870 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara 7183, New ZealandCelebrating local creativity and bringing the Golden Bay community together through art, music, and connection.
Multiple DatesMon, 17 FebKathy Reilly's Studio Tākaka17 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmKathy Reilly's Studio Tākaka, 124 Abel Tasman Drive, Tākaka 7183, New ZealandSpend a day in Kathy's artist studio producing a series of prints from supplied printmaking plates then begin the process of constructing an Artist Book, a keepsake memento of spending the day with a local artist.
Tue, 18 FebLocation is TBD18 Feb 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 amLocation is TBDThis hands-on session is an open invitation to unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of crafting truly unique jewellery with the gifts of nature.
Tue, 18 FebLocation is TBD18 Feb 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLocation is TBDMazarine walks you through the essential tools, how to use them, and the skills needed to bring your jewellery creations to life.
Tue, 18 FebLocation is TBD18 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmLocation is TBDJoin Jochen Maurer for a 90 minute creative session where live improvised music inspires creative expression whether it be through words or the visual arts.
Tue, 18 FebPōhara Hall18 Feb 2025, 8:00 pm – 19 Feb 2025, 10:30 pmPōhara Hall, 870 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara 7183, New ZealandA multi-layered live music, looping and dj set traversing multiple continents and genres, held together by an array of percussive rhythms that permeate the terrain.
Wed, 19 FebRototai Reserve and Beach, Takaka19 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmRototai Reserve and Beach, Takaka, Nees Road, Tākaka 7183, New ZealandStep into the serene natural beauty of Golden Bay and immerse yourself in a unique artistic experience that nurtures the soul and connects you with the land.
Wed, 19 FebDangerous Kitchen Tākaka19 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pmDangerous Kitchen Tākaka, 46 Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110, New ZealandOriginal songwriters and singers, musicians, covers artists, poets and story tellers all combine in a massive display of local talent and courageous performance.
Wed, 19 FebMussel Inn Onekaka19 Feb 2025, 8:30 pm – 11:00 pmMussel Inn Onekaka, 1259 State Highway 60, Onekaka 7182, New ZealandBrewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia, the Barleyshakes are a Celtic duo with worldly influences, combining intense energy, beautiful harmony and driving dance rhythms in their live performances.
Thu, 20 FebSpiral Studios Tākaka20 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSpiral Studios Tākaka, 73 Rototai Road, Tākaka 7110, New ZealandMary offers TWO workshops teaching both 2D and 3D felting respectively.
Fri, 21 FebOnekaka School of Blacksmiths21 Feb 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pmOnekaka School of Blacksmiths, 1141 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Onekaka 7182, New ZealandLearn basic blacksmithing skills and leave with a self forged knife, unique jewellery, bracelets, chisel, nails, hooks or any other item of your choice.
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